From the Principal
12 March 2021

Kia ora tātou e te whānau,

Thank you to all families who made time to come along to our information evenings this week.

On Monday we hosted our new families and shared some information on how Mount Maunganui College operates and how we can support each other to get the best out of our students.

On Tuesday it was NCEA information evening where we talked with families of our Year 11’s about some of the features of the NCEA. While it is a really powerful qualification, NCEA can also be quite complex so it is important that families understand some of the intricacies and not leave it up to students alone to keep up with their progress. Our Dreamcatcher programme emails a fortnightly update to families where, with one click, you can check on the academic progress of your children in the senior school.

The presentations that we shared during the evenings are available on our website and, as always, you are welcome to get in touch with us here if you have any questions.

I would also like to remind you of the community consultations the Ministry of Education is undergoing with respect to local enrolment schemes. Details can be found here. We are hosting the first of three community meetings in our school hall on Monday night at 7 pm followed by one at Pāpāmoa College and another at Trustpower Baypark Stadium.


Noho ora mai,
Alastair Sinton
Principal
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School Interviews
Thursday 18 March 2021 - 4pm - 7pm
Friday 19 March 2021 - 9am - 2:30pm

The first school engagement report will be emailed to you on Monday 15 March. 

The first School Interview opportunity is on Thursday 18 March and Friday 19 March. Interviews will take place in the School Hall, Library, M Block and A Block. Due to the quick timeframe, we will be opening up the ability to make bookings today.

All parents are encouraged to attend school interviews. Interviews are 5 minutes on Thursday and 10 minutes on Friday.

THURSDAY 18 MARCH 2021 - 4PM - 7PM
FRIDAY 19 MARCH 2021 - 9AM - 2:30PM

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Homo Hāia Homework Hub (HHHH) 

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Social Media and Internet Safety

A reminder of our document about social media and internet safety.   Please click here to view. 
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Important Dates / School Calendar
March 2021 - May 2021

March 2021

16................................. Excellence Endorsement Breakfast

16................................. Whanau Evening - 6pm

18................................. School Interviews – 4pm to 7pm

19................................. School Interviews – 9 am – 2:30 pm (School Closed)
 

April 2021

2................................... Good Friday

5................................... Easter Monday

6................................... Easter Tuesday

16................................. Teacher Only Day – Kāhui Ako (School Closed)

16................................. Last Day of Term 1

25................................. Anzac Day

26................................. Anzac Day Observed

 

May 2021

3................................... First Day of Term 2

22................................. Senior School Ball

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2021 Term Dates

Term 1 
Friday 5 February - Whole School 
Friday 16 April - Last Day Term 1

Term 2
Monday 3 May - Friday 9 July 

Term 3
Monday 26 July - Friday 1 October

Term 4 
Monday 18 October - Friday 10 December 
Monday 13 December - Pathway Confirmation